Jan Wieck wrote:
> > > Psql and libpq would simply issue the query according to the
> > > user's request as they currently do. What's pain with it ?
> >
> > If they wanted to place a timeout on all queries in a session, they
> > would need a SET for every query, which seems like a pain.
>
> Er, how many "applications" have you implemented by simply
> providing a schema and psql?
Actually, I would assume nightly batch jobs are configured this way.
>
> I mean, users normally don't use psql. And if you do, what's
> wrong with controlling the timeout yourself and hitting ^C
> when "you" time out? If you do it in a script, it's
Yes, clearly meaningless for interactive use.
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